Thomas Lee Washam
Oct 16, 2025
Thomas Lee Washam 9/26/1948 – 10/16/2025 Thomas Lee Washam (Tom), at the age of 77, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 16, 2025, while in the Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. A Celebration of Life for Tom will be held on Saturday, November 15, at 1:00pm at the Sam Forse Collins Pavilion at Toledo Bend, at 233 Private Road 6066,...
James Thomas Mayo
Sep 14, 2025
James Thomas Mayo 9/23/1944 – 9/14/2025 With great sadness we announce the passing of James Thomas "Tom" Mayo of Moss Bluff. Born September 23, 1944, he went home to meet his Love, Jennifer P. Mayo, on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Tom was born in Lecompte, LA, as an only child to Verda Mae and William Mayo. Tom is survived by...
Ruby Mae Hill
Sep 3, 2025
Ruby Mae Hill 7/13/1942 – 9/03/2025 Ruby Mae Hill, 83, of Ragley, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at her home, surrounded by family. Ruby is survived by four children, Tom Pope of Topsy, Patricia Wilbur & Earl of Moss Bluff, James Pope of Topsy, and Doug Pope & Joanie of Topsy; six grandchildren, Jamie Pope of Sulphur, Billy Pope...
Donald Wayne Dowell
Aug 7, 2025
Donald Wayne Dowell 6/01/1944 – 8/07/2025 In Loving Memory Donald Wayne Dowell passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, August 7, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was married to his beloved wife, Betty Dowell, for 64 years—a lasting testament to love, partnership, and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Donald Dowell and Lucy Pearl (Wendt)...
Clara Belle Pennartz
Aug 6, 2025
Clara Smith Pennartz 1/17/1948 – 8/06/2025 Clara Smith Pennartz, 77, of Ragley, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at her home. Her funeral service will be Saturday, August 9, at 1:00PM, with a time of visitation from 10:00AM until time of service, at Magnolia Baptist Church in Ragley. Interment will be at Magnolia Cemetery. Rev. David Free will officiate. Clara...
James Harold Sonnier, Jr.
Jun 30, 2025
James Harold Sonnier, Jr 6/20/1944 – 6/30/2025 James Harold Sonnier Jr. (Dusty), born June 20,1944, left this world on Monday, June 30, 2025 to rejoin with his wife of 54 years, Carolee Tadda Sonnier (born Addison). There will be a memorial service at East Ridge Baptist Church, 5400 Hwy 397, Lake Charles, LA 70607 on Friday, July 11, 2025, at...
Tracy Allen Redd
Jun 14, 2025
Tracy Allen Redd 4/25/1966 – 6/14/2025 Tracy Allen Redd, a devoted family man and dedicated professional, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 in Lake Charles. He was 59 years old. His Celebration of Life service will be Wednesday, June 25, from 11am-3pm at Heritage Funeral Home. Born on April 25, 1966, Tracy spent his life rooted in the community that...
Tyrel Michael Fruge
Jun 5, 2025
Tyrel Michael Fruge 4/13/1973 – 6/5/2025 Tyrel Michael Fruge, 52, of Longville, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025 at his home. His graveside service will be Monday, June 9, 2025 at 8:00am at Newlin Cemetery in Singer. Tyrel is survived by his parents, Michael & Sandy Fruge of Longville; one sister, Stephanie Lowe & husband Jeff of Lafayette; and five...
Denisa Tamura Lebouef
May 22, 2025
Denisa Tamura LeBouef 10/17/1954 – 5/22/2025 Denisa Tamura LeBouef, 70, of Westlake, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Lake Charles. Her time of visitation will be Saturday, May 31, from 11am-2pm at Bellview Baptist Church in Westlake. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 31, at 2:00pm at Bellview Baptist Church. Interment will be at Magnolia Cemetery. Rev. Jaceson Johnson...
Genevieve Marie Fullington
Apr 13, 2025
Genevieve Marie Fullington 6/17/1939 – 4/13/2025 Genevieve Marie Fullington, 85, of Moss Bluff, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Lake Charles. A time of visitation will be Wednesday, April 16, from 11:00am-2:00pm, with her funeral starting at 2:00, at Heritage Funeral Home. Interment will be at Magnolia Cemetery in Westlake. Rev. Wayne Dartez will officiate. Genevieve is survived by...
Lillian Gale Lebleu
Mar 25, 2025
Lillian Gale LeBleu 8/27/1965 – 3/25/2025 Lillian Gale LeBleu, 59, of Moss Bluff, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at her home. Her visitation will be Friday, March 28, from 4-8pm at Heritage Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 29, at 11:00am at Heritage Funeral Home, with interment at Sallier Cemetery. Rev. Carl Whitley will officiate. Lillian is...
Andrew Garland Thomas
Feb 27, 2025
Andrew Garland Thomas 7/19/1996 – 2/27/2025 Andrew Garland Thomas, 28, of Ragley, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025 in New Orleans. A time of visitation will be Friday, March 21, from 12-5pm, with a time of service at 3:00, at Heritage Funeral Home. Rev. Jared Pugh will officiate. Andrew loved fishing, camping and always bettering himself, achieving everything he set...
Linda Manuel Jones
Feb 25, 2025
Linda Manuel Jones 6/27/1952 – 2/25/2025 Linda Manuel Jones, 72, of Moss Bluff, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at her home. Her funeral service will be Saturday, March 1, from 10am-2pm, with a rosary at 12:30pm, at Heritage Funeral Home. Interment will be at Carter Memorial Cemetery in Kinder. Linda is survived by two daughters, LaDonna Rozas & husband...
Susan Ann Buford
Feb 23, 2025
Susan Ann Buford 2/07/1953 – 2/23/2025 Susan Ann Buford, 72, of Moss Bluff, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 in Lake Charles. Her visitation will be Wednesday, February 26, from 4-8pm, with a rosary at 6:00, at Heritage Funeral Home. A Memorial Mass will be Thursday, February 27, at 10am at St. Theodore Catholic Church. Father Charles McMillin will officiate....
Tammy Louise Welch
Feb 10, 2025
Tammy Louise Welch 2/06/1970 – 2/10/2025 Tammy Louise Welch, 55, of Reeves, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025, in Lake Charles. Her time of visitation will be Wednesday, February 12, from 4-8pm at Heritage Funeral Home. Tammy is survived by her two children, Samantha Miller-Gott of Ragley and Christopher Miller & wife Samantha of Lake Charles; seven grandchildren, Hallie Fontenot,...
Jodie Andrew Cannon
Feb 9, 2025
Jodie Andrew Cannon 4/14/2007 – 2/09/2025 Jodie Andrew Cannon, 17, of Longville, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025 in Longville. His visitation will be Thursday, February 13, from 10:00am until time of service at FBC Longville. Funeral services will be Thursday, February 13, at 4:00pm at FBC Longville. Interment will be at Rosepine Cemetery. Revs. Corey Townsley and Phillip McDuffie...
Benny Hampton Hebert
Jan 25, 2025
Benny Hampton Hebert 9/26/1942 – 1/25/2025 Benny Hampton Hebert, 82, of Ragley, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 in Lake Charles. A time of visitation will be Tuesday, January 28, from 4-8pm at Heritage Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 29, at 11:00 at Heritage Funeral Home. Interment will be at Old Ritchie Cemetery. Rev. Rob Stevens will...
James Thomas Landry, Jr
Jan 20, 2025
James Thomas Landry, Jr. 6/20/1947 – 1/20/2025 James Thomas Landry Jr, 77, of Gillis, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 at his home. His Celebration of Life service will be Saturday, January 25, from 2-5pm at Heritage Funeral Home. James worked as a mechanic for the Ward4 Diesel Shop, and as a carrier for the Lake Charles American Press. He...
Elwin Harold Fuselier
Jan 17, 2025
Elwin Harold Fuselier 2/01/1949 – 1/17/2025 Elwin Harold Fuselier, 75, of Moss Bluff, passed away January 17, 2025 at his home. His memorial service will be Saturday, February 8, from 12-3pm at Heritage Funeral Home. Elwin was a military veteran, having served several years in the Unites States Air Force. He was also known as a car junkie, being an...
Davis Miles Parker
Jan 14, 2025
Davis Miles Parker 3/02/1946 – 1/14/2025 Davis Miles Parker, 78, of Ragley, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 in Ragley. His visitation will be Thursday, January 16, from 4-8pm, and Friday, January 17, from 9am until time of service, at Magnolia Baptist Church in Ragley. Funeral services will be Friday, January 17, at 11:00am at Magnolia Baptist Church. Interment will...
